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7 Ways to Stop Being Jealous of Your Friend’s Relationship

It can be difficult to see a close friend fall in love with someone else, especially if you have feelings for them that go beyond just friendship. The thought of losing their attention to someone else can be painful and even a little bit scary. Maybe you are the kind of friends that used to do everything together. If this is the case, it is natural to feel a sense of jealousy, sadness, or even anger in this situation. But it is important to remember that your friend’s feelings are valid and deserve to be respected. While it may be hard to watch them spend a lot of their time with someone else, it is not fair to try to sabotage their relationship or make them feel guilty for their feelings. If you are having issues accepting that a friend has fallen in love, check out these seven ways to stop being jealous of your friend’s relationship. 

Get to the root of your jealous feelings

The first step in dealing with jealousy is to identify the source of your feelings. Are you jealous because you feel left out or overlooked by your friend? Or are you envious of the relationship itself, wishing you had what your friend has? Once you have pinpointed the root of your jealousy, you can begin to work on resolving it.

If you feel left out or overlooked by your friend, try to communicate your feelings to them in a respectful and honest manner. Let them know that you value their friendship and would like to spend more time together. If you are envious of their relationship, take some time to reflect on what it is about their relationship that you find appealing. Are there aspects of their relationship that you could work on cultivating in your own life?